Highlights

• Known as Diabetes Cure Temple, this temple is located in Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu.
• The 'sugarcane' form of Lord Shiva is worshipped here, who is called Karumbeeswarar.
• People suffering from diabetes claim to improve their sugar level by visiting here.
• There is a unique ant belief associated with the semolina-sugar offering made in the temple.
• Scientists and doctors have also done studies and tests on the effectiveness of the temple.

One disease, one faith and one temple

Diabetes has become one of the fastest spreading diseases not only in India but all over the world. This is a condition in which the body either cannot produce insulin or is unable to use it properly. But when faith starts working more than treatment, then the story is different. There is a temple located in Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu which people call Diabetes Cure Temple . Here the devotees believe that the blessings received from this form of Lord Shiva can cure diabetes.

Venni Karumbeeswarar Temple: Home of the Sugarcane God

Origin and naming of the temple

The Karumbeeswarar temple located in Koil Venni village of Tamil Nadu has become the center of people's curiosity not only from a religious point of view, but also from a health and science point of view. "Karumb" means sugarcane, and "Eeswarar" means God. Thus, Karumbeeswarar means 'God of sugarcane'. This is the reason why this temple has become famous as Diabetes Cure Temple .

Specialty of the Puja: Shivling made from sugarcane sticks

The Shivlinga installed here is not made of ordinary stone but of sugarcane wood. This is a rare thing in itself. Devotees especially offer rava and sugar as bhog in the temple. It is believed that this bhog is offered to the ants and as the ants eat it, the sugar level of the devotees decreases.

Devotees say: "We got miraculous benefits"

experiences that touch your heart

Many devotees have shared their experiences on social media and TV channels. They say that after a few weeks of visiting the temple, the amount of medicines they took reduced. Some people even claimed that their sugar level became completely normal. According to them, this is not just worship but a spiritual healing.

“I was suffering from type-2 diabetes for the last five years. But when my HbA1c level dropped from 9.2 to 6.4 after visiting the Diabetes Cure Temple , I considered it God’s grace.” — Ramesh Iyer, Chennai resident

Scientific perspective: Does it really work?

The team of doctors analyzed

A few years ago, a team of doctors and researchers from medical colleges studied the effect of the temple. They analyzed the blood sugar levels of 200 devotees who visited the temple. Surprisingly, about 65% of the devotees saw a real decrease in their sugar levels. Although scientists also consider it a “placebo effect”, local doctors consider it a combination of faith and environment.

The mysterious relationship between ants and sugar

'God's Ants': A fusion of devotion and science

The offerings made in the temple are specially scattered in the temple premises. During this time, a large number of ants come and eat them. It is believed that as the ants consume the offerings, the devotee's sugar level decreases in the same proportion. Local people call these ants 'God's ants'. Many devotees stop at the temple to watch this process every day.

A historical story: When ants protected the temple

History of the faith

According to a legend associated with the temple, once when a Mughal commander tried to demolish this temple, suddenly millions of ants attacked and the soldiers had to retreat. Since then the belief has become even stronger that these ants have the power of Lord Shiva.

Temple visit: Timings, location and access

Darshan Timings

• Morning: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Evening: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

place

• Name of the temple: Karumbeswarar Temple
• Village: Ammapetti
• District: Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu

How to reach?

air shaft

The nearest airport is Trichy, which is approximately 90 km from the temple.

railroad track

The nearest railway station is Tiruvarur Junction, approximately 23 km away.

Road

Regular bus services are available from Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Mannargudi. The last 2 km is covered on foot to reach the temple.

A wonderful confluence of faith and health

Diabetes Cure Temple is not only a religious place, but also a place where science, spirituality and human faith meet together. This temple has become a ray of hope for millions of people who are suffering from diabetes. Even though science has not been able to fully confirm it till now, the faith and experience of the devotees have made it a "miraculous place"